The 4 Best Zoo Visits in Britain

1.London Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,386 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Use your entry ticket to explore ZSL London Zoo for one full day and see more than 720 animal species. Meet Asiatic lions at Land of the Lions, watch Humboldt penguins through underwater windows, visit Gorilla Kingdom, and explore Tiny Giants, coral reefs, and Galápagos giant tortoises. Allow at least four hours, and more if you want a relaxed visit.

“my daughter enjoyed the animals as she always loves learning about them through books. it was much nicer for her to see the animals in person definitely worth it and we both had a wonderful day learning about the different animals in the zoo.”

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2.Chester Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 967 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend a full day exploring Chester Zoo in Cheshire, home to more than 30,000 animals, 520 species, the UK’s largest tropical biodome, award-winning gardens, and five play areas. Follow the app or map through Heart of Africa, Madagascar, and Islands, then rest on the Lazy River Boat. Entry, parking, and daily ranger talks are included.

“Very good but I would say you need two days to get round it all.”

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3.London Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 764 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $41

Visit ZSL London Zoo at your own pace with a mobile ticket and no guide group to follow. Spend three to five hours among Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, penguins, giraffes, gorillas, insects, and more. The site is large and family-friendly, though some paths are steep and the nearest Underground stations require a walk.

“Everyone must do this! It's one of the most famous zoos in the world and a great day out. There is plenty of space to walk around or enjoy a coffee or ice cream. The animals all seem very happy and well looked after. I'd recommend going on a weekday as it would be less crowded, but since it's so big, I don't think there is ever a problem of waiting in queues to see any of the animals.”

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4.Entry ticket to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 591 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Spend about eight hours at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World near Telford, where you can see more than 100 animal species, join feeding talks, walk among lemurs and wallabies on selected days, and meet 45 animatronic dinosaurs. Special experiences with meerkats, lemurs, wolves, capybara, and junior keeper sessions cost extra.

“I came in with my nephew, we loved looking at the animals, we did however think that the ‘Feed the baby T-Rex’ activity was not suitable for younger children, it was very loud and overwhelming, it may be more suitable for children aged over 6, my 3 year old nephew found it very distressing”

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